How to Schedule an Automatic Shutdown in Windows 10 Using Command Prompt [Tutorial]
37How to Schedule an Automatic Shutdown in Windows 10 Using Command Prompt [Tutorial]
Command Used:
Shutdown -s -t seconds
Having your PC shutdown on a timer lets you step away from your device without having to cancel long-running tasks. In this guide, we’ll show you two methods to allow you to schedule an automatic shutdown, either on a single occasion or on a regular timetable.
Method 1: Using the Command Prompt
The simplest way to add a one-time shutdown timer is by invoking the shutdown using Command Prompt. Launch Command Prompt from the Start menu (type “cmd” into the searchbox) to begin using this method.
In this tutorial, we will show you how to shut down Windows 10 PC at scheduled time using Command Prompt. You can enter a time of your choice and execute the command using CMD or Command Prompt window. After that, Windows OS will take care of the rest. At the scheduled time, it will automatically turn off your PC or laptop. You can also cancel the scheduled shutdown whenever needed.
If you want to learn more about scheduling on Windows 10, today we’re going to show you how to schedule shutdown on Windows 10.
This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 10 operating system (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, and Samsung).